A Beechcraft Bonanza A36 flown by the controversial figure David Lesh suffered a power loss resulting in a forced water landing off the coast of Half Moon Bay in California. Another pilot flying a Cessna 182 filmed the event from above. The shocking footage of the event brought about national attention as the event blew up online. This sparked debate into the true nature of the plane crash and intent of those involved.

Video credits:

Plane crash footage and interviews by Matt Guthmiller:    • He Just Crashed His Plane Into the Ocean  

News interview with David Lesh:    • Was Pilot’s Selfie Video of Rescue Al...  

Coast guard helicopter:    • Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Demo in HD  

0:00 The crash
1:56 The rescue
4:41 Controversy arises
6:52 How did this all start?
8:24 The day of the crash
10:22 Why did the engine quit?
11:24 David's questionable history